Matanzas Formation
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| Matanzas Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Late Pliocene | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Marl |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 23°06′N 81°36′W / 23.1°N 81.6°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 23°06′N 81°00′W / 23.1°N 81.0°W |
| Region | Matanzas Province |
| Country | Cuba |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Matanzas |
The Matanzas Formation is a geologic formation in Cuba. It preserves fossils dating back to the Late Pliocene period.[1]